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That’s how the community works. And when those art- ists come to Jersey, Lombardi is ready to help them out. He’s seen the value in musicians working together, whether it’s lending a place to stay for the night or helping them get a gig. He might not know how to im- prove the touring situation, but he knows how to make the most of it. As he processes the memories from his first tour across the country, it’s obvious it won’t be his last. All photos of Francis Lombardi by Andrew Holtz. Watch Francis Lombardi perform “Orange Grove” NewJerseyStage.com 2016 - ISSUE 1 Table of Contents 16